STUD,CONTINOUS THRE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Continuous Thread Studs (Product Service Code 5307) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures. Proposals are due by July 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of continuous thread studs, specifically 5/8 inch in size, 4 1/2 inches in length, with 11 UNC thread series, Grade 400 (QQ-N-281), and a chamfered end configuration. These studs are critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard assets. The contract mandates adherence to MIL-DTL-1222 and other specified documents.
Key Requirements
- Manufacturing & Design: Must meet MIL-DTL-1222, including specific dimensions, grade, condition (As formed or Stress Relieved), and thread series.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), with calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection. Certifications are required for tests, and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is essential. Material must be mercury-free.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required, including unique traceability numbers marked on the material. Re-identification and re-certification are necessary if material properties are altered.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require PCO approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: July 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: June 17, 2026.
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days of contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: This is a "DO" rated order under DPAS, issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. The item requires Level I Joint Source Certification.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. For inquiries, contact Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717.